Notes in 10_Cystic Fibrosis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Cystic Fibrosis}} is {{c2::the most common autosomal recessive disorder that causes a mutation in the transmembrane conductance regulator protei…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Cystic Fibrosis}} {{c1::Recurring chest infections}} {{c1::Chronic productive cough}} {{c1::Failure to thrive; difficulty growin…
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of Cystic Fibrosis {{c1::Malabsorption and Pancreatic insufficiency}} {{c1::Type 2 Diabetes}}{{c1::Bronchiectasis}} {{c1::Osteoporosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Common Infectious Organism associated with Bronchiectasis and Cystic fibrosis is {{c1::Pseudomonas aeruginosa}}
Published	02/10/2024	Sweat chloride levels {{c1::>60}} mmol/L indicate a high chance of {{c2::cystic fibrosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	CT scan of lung of a cystic fibrosis patient shows: {{c1::Tramlines (elongated, thick, dilated airways)}} {{c1::Signet rings (round dilated airways)}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Antenatal Testing of Cystic Fibrosis {{c1::Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis}} {{c1::Chorionic villous sampling}} {{c1::Amniocentesis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Neonatal Testing of Cystic Fibrosis {{c1::Guthrie test: Newborn bloodspot on day 5}} {{c1::Sweat testing (measure chloride levels in sweat)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Pancreatic Insufficiency in Cystic Fibrosis {{c1::Enzyme replacement by CREON}} {{c1::High energy plus high calorie supplement drin…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Respiratory Infections and Mucus Clearance in Cystic Fibrosis {{c1::Oxygen (if required)}} {{c1::Respiratory physiotherapy and regu…
Published	02/10/2024	Cystic Fibrosis Drugs that target CFTR gene{{c1::Kaftrio: (Tezacaftor/Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor)}}
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